TALES FROM THE GAVEL

Episode 25: Ephemeral , Ephemera, with local historian, and art teacher, Jason Smith. In this podcast, we discuss Jason's love of local history, genealogy, as well as his ephemera collection, and the surprisingly frequent use of the word “whore” in local historical documents.

Looking to spice up your wardrobe with some vintage finds? Our lovely guest, Sarah Effertz shared with us how and where she finds those rare items from coats down to hats for an evening out. She also shared her journey buying vintage from auctions houses like us! You'll be getting out your finest after this listen!

In this episode, we discuss vintage holiday ornaments, the thrill of the hunt for old books, and the resurgence of thrifting and antiquing with this generation of Millennials.

Learn the ins and outs of marketing your business with our Aja Wentum! He's our personal marketing guru and we couldn't do our social media without him! Learn how to make your business noticed and reputable! Don't miss!

Blake Monahan shares with us his special tricks and tips to finding those rare film finds! Don't miss!

Hear John give a sneak peak on what's ahead for our upcoming auctions! Beware! Full of guns & knives!

We are ready to decorate and thanks to our friends Meegan + Andrew at ON&ON we never have to worry about where to find vintage holiday decor! We chat about shopping for decorations at auction and when to find those special finds!

We couldn't wait to have Vinny back to chat about his latest antique finds and how he is selling during COVID times! Join us!

We chat with Dustin Bowen , of Junken Monkeys Hauling Company! SCRANTON /NEPA'S FRIENDLIEST JUNK REMOVAL COMPANY!

We have our very special guests Natalie, Norma, Sylvia and Nadine with us today to talk about what it is like being sisters who auction together and sometimes fight about who gets what! Just kidding! They have plenty to say about selling and buying with us, so we hope you will enjoy this episode!

We sit down with Kristen Ference, a refurbisher of antiques and regular at the auction house and chat all about her times with us and favorite finds!

Learn what our manager, Izzy is excited about in the auction world!

We talk to Matt Goist, antique car historian, restorer, and enthusiast all about his journey in the antique car business. We learn about the history of antique cars and everything from auctions to repairs! Don't miss!

Here us chat with our next door neighbors ON & ON about how they run their business and how we work together to serve you! Get the inside scoop on everything from selling vintage to how to get that old musk smell out of your 1940s drawers!

Learn more about what makes an item worth money and why having vintage items with good authentic branding could bring you in more dollars than purchasing the new item! Stay safe and stay home!

Learn about our live auctions, hear John tell tales about his antique journeys and find out about our favorite antique shows thay we love to watch while staying inside!

Learn what we have found that is very odd, rare and special!

Learn how to bid and navigate our online auctions!

Learn from our guest Vinny how you can take your auction finds and make a profit on eBay!

Learn why beanie babies and baseball cards aren't bringing in the money that you would assume on today's episode!

Learn how we photograph our photos for auctions!

Auction and antique moments in life and on television that blow auctioneer, John's mind!

Learn more about glassware and pocket watches on today's episode!

Welcome to Tales from the Gavel! A podcast all about the ins and outs of auctions, antiques and collectibles straight from the auction floor at Lettieri Auction & Appraisals in Downtown Scranton, PA.